Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06
Trillutr Of Rrnurrt.

At the regular meeting of Magnolia En-
campment, No. l, /. o. o. r., held Wednes-
day, Sd inst, the following was submitted as
expressive of the sentiment of the Encamp-
ment:
At recent meeting p. C. p. JOHN W. WILL
son was reported as sick at the residence Of
his brothers at Coleman, Texas, where he went
but few weeks ago.
Since then The sad intelligence of his death.
which occurred on Sunday, Feb. 9Th, has been
received. Although from the condition of HE
health at the time of his departure, and the
character OF the report received, very little
nope was entertained of his recovery, yet the
sad news was great shock TO his many
friends here in this, his native home.
Brother WILSON was born in this city in
July, 1859. and was therefore but little over
2119 years of age. A young man OF bright
promise; worthy son of a worthy sire; one
who to appreciate, had to be known well.
Ii was the good fortune of many of our
members to know him from childhood: these
knew him well; his father was their warm
personal friend. and he in a measure took
that fathers p ace in their affectlonate regard.
Possessed OF nne ability, with a kind, genial
spirit. winning the friendship and esteem of
all with whom he came in contact, he WAS
well fitted for the duties Of life rs a citizen,
as lawyer-of which profession he was held
bar-and as friend ana brother of this order.
His devotion to principle, to family and
friends, all endeared MIN to those who knew
him and " as worthy of the highest common
dalton.
The many trials in the struggles incident to
human life-since the death of his father in
1SSl-were such as to s0rey try him and bring
out IN bold relief the really true and beauti-
ful traits of character with which he was en-
lowed to an eminent degree. ana which has
at all times sustained him in the MANY col
e"n changes through which he was destined
to pass.
Brother WILSON entered this Encampment
ApIil 9th, 1881, was advanced and exalted
May 4th following. In July o. that year he
was appointed Guide, in December elected
Senior Warden, and at the end of that term
lJuly, 1882 he was elevated to the office OF
Chief Patriarch, dIscharging the duiles dur
ing the term with signal ability.
during the past few wears Brother WILSON
ala not attend the meetings of the Order as
frequently as it was hoped he would, other
duties which seemed to him to be paramount
claiming his attention.
knowing him as we did, we feel that in his
untlmeiy departure this community has lost
progressive and worthy citizen; his profess
sion an eminent and talented co-laborer; his
FAMILY kind. devoted and loving member,
and this Order one whose worth merited our
fraternal consideration and regard. therefore
Res 10. d. That in the death of p. C. P. JOHN
W. WILSON, this Order has lost a valuable
and able member, whose memory we will
ever cherish with lively recollection of his
virtues.
That we deeply svmpathize with his rela-
tlyes and many friends.
That page in our record book be appro-
priately dedicated TO his memory.
And that this humble tribute by those who
loved hiM be spread upon the minutes of
NEWS Of this city, and a copy be furnished the
family of our departed brother.
True extract from the minutes.
j. S. TYSON, Scribe,